At 4P Foods, we are real people, working with real food. We are in search of an Accounting Assistant that will be part of our team that strives to provide nourishment and enable people and communities to be their best self.

Our mission at 4P Foods is to connect all people and communities to regional farmers and responsibly sourced food. Our Purpose is to positively impact People, Planet, and Prosperity through a more equitable food system.

Our Accounting Assistant works closely with the Bookkeeper to support the Finance department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, fielding communications with clients and vendors, fact-checking, filing, calling customers with past-due receivable accounts, and other duties, as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Finance department and performs basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
• Handles communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
• Processes customer payments, issuing statements and management of customer accounts.
• Processes bills and issues payments.
• Assists with audits, fact checks, and resolves discrepancies.
• Assists with payroll by submitting staff reimbursements and purchases. Also functions as backup for processing payroll if needed.
• Works with the insurance company to ensure proper coverage, manages paperwork on claims, assists in renewals and requests Certificates of Insurance.
• Completes credit applications and assists in completion of information for new/renewing customer contracts.
• Assists in the renewal of government, state and local licensing and certifications.
• Monitors credit card purchases and ensures they are properly recorded/classified.
• Handles petty cash for reimbursements, etc.
• May assist in training newly hired bookkeeping clerks and administrative support team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing; strong typing skills.
• Proficiency with computers, QuickBooks bookkeeping software, and Excel; comfort with learning new programs and working in software applications.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional, positive manner and a strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• One to three years of bookkeeping experience
• Three to five years of experience in an administrative role
• Experience in Quickbooks and Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Part Time flexibility with potential for Full Time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Physical setting: Office in Ivy/Charlottesville

Schedule: 20-25 Hours per week; Monday to Friday; Day shift

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
4P Foods follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for the county of Albemarle regarding mask policies. We clean and disinfect common work areas daily.

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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